Chart of hen and rooster breeds, egg production and other characteristics.
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American Classic hen and rooster varieties that have been reliable over many generations of farming.
ILLUSTRATION: KAY HOLMES STAFFORD
These American Classics are the hen and rooster varieties your grandparents raised years ago. This same set of hens and roosters are dependable and your best bet for a small homesteading flock. Breeds covered include the Barred Plymouth Rock, Jersey Giant, Brahma, New Hampshire Red, Minorca and more. See the illustrated chart of hens and roosters in the image gallery.
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